The Humbug Holiday By Lane Hayes May 2026

by Lane Hayes is a heartwarming M/M contemporary holiday romance released in December 2022 . It tells a low-angst story of two "grumpy bears" who find love while trying to avoid the festive chaos of the season. Plot Summary

: Features mature protagonists who bring life experience and perspective to their relationship. The Humbug Holiday by Lane Hayes

: Both characters learn to confront their past emotional pain to embrace a future together. Reader Reception by Lane Hayes is a heartwarming M/M contemporary

: A capable, local carpenter and "sexy silver fox" who is deeply embedded in the Fallbrook community. Themes & Tropes The Humbug Holiday by Lane Hayes

: A reclusive, successful writer who is a "grumpy Scrooge" regarding the holidays.

: Working on the house repairs and shared holiday tasks forces them into each other's orbits.